1. the quality or state of being salty or containing salt, especially in the manner of seawater

Examples

• The brininess of the ocean water made it unpleasant to drink.
• Fish thrive in the brininess of salt marshes.
• The chef reduced the brininess of the sauce by adding cream.
• Swimmers noticed the brininess of the Dead Sea was much stronger than regular seawater.
• The brininess of the air near the coast can corrode metal over time.
• Oysters develop their flavor from the brininess of their environment.